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Turbine Launches Lord of the Rings Online Update 6

The Riders of Rohan are coming to Lord of the Rings Online, and they're bringing a hatred of all things Orcish and a fancy new mounted combat mechanic with them. Their journey to LotRO is a long one, though, and they won't be arriving until the fall. Until then, Turbine invites players to travel to seven new areas in a massive update, Shores of the Great River.

Set for launch today, Update 6 is intended to bridge the gap between the Rise of Isengard and the Riders of Rohan expansions, and it's packing enough content to keep LotRO fans busy all summer long.

Update 6: Shores of the Great River rundown from Turbine:

The Great River Region

Travel along the shores of the mighty Anduin in the expansive new region coming in Update 6! The signs of war are all around you as Isengard and Barad-dur put their dark plans into motion. Push back the Easterlings, dangerous brigands and an ancient enemy of Rohan, as they gather for an attack on Rohan and Lorien. Explore seven new areas along the upper Anduin including the green plains of Parth Celebrant where treacherous shades roam, unable to rest.

Story

The latest chapter in LOTRO's free Epic Story awaits. Travel to Lothlorien to seek Galadriel's wisdom after experiencing troubling dreams. Investigate the grim tidings along the Great River but be prepared as the evidence may point to a foe more terrible than your darkest nightmares.

Soldier on Landscape

Get the helping hand you need with LOTRO's new Soldier on Landscape. This new feature allows you to summon your faithful skirmish companion in the field. Customize your skirmish solider to help you tackle even the toughest challenges.

Instance Finder Update

You spoke, we listened, and now we're making Instance Finder better than ever. Instance Finder will soon allow you to queue for the specific instances and skirmishes that you want to do. You can also choose to change loot rules and remove players with a fellowship vote. The rewards are being enhanced, too, granting additional XP for skirmish completion and scaling currency bonuses for when you queue for a larger range of instances.